Owner Operator CDL-A Truck Driver | Memphis, TN
$2,000 AVG weekly settlement
Equip.Type: Owner Operator
Home Time: Home Weekly
Min. Exp. Level: Experienced (6+ Months OTR)
No forced dispatch!
Description
Knight Transportation is looking for experienced CDL-A truck drivers to contract with the team as an Owner Operator. Operate under Knight’s authority and gain access to Knight’s nationwide fuel network savings with a fuel protection program, maintenance program, and trailer pool.
- Average weekly net settlement of $2,000
- National freight network – Dry and Refrigerated
- Average 2,200+ weekly miles
- No forced dispatch
- Single source dispatch
Fuel Savings with the Knight Fuel Card
- Receive 30 cents off per gallon at participating locations (Pilot, Flying J (excluding One9 locations), Love’s)
- Earn an additional 5 cents per loaded mile when you purchase at least 80% of your expected fuel from Qualified Fuel Services
Required Tractor Specifications:
- Tractor must be seven years or newer
- Wheelbase must be less than 265 inches
- Sliding fifth wheel height of 47.5″ or less
- 3-axle with sleeper
- Governed at 68mph cruise, 70mph pedal (Knight covers cost)
Don’t have your own truck? Knight Transportation offers a lease purchase program to make your dream of owning your own truck a reality.
- 2021 – 2023 models available
- No credit check
- $500 down payment
- Excellent rates
- Multiple term lengths
- Low weekly payments
- Average weekly net settlement of $1,550, after lease payment
- Professionally serviced late-model tractors available
Job Benefits
Health Insurance – Optional 3rd Party Coverage
Job Perks
Fuel Card & Fuel Protection Program
Maintenance Program – 17 Nationwide Shop Locations
Discounted Rates on Truck Insurance
Bestpass
Opportunity to Grow Your Fleet
Qualifications
- Must be at least 21 years old and hold a valid Class A license
- 9 months of Class A experience within the last year or 1 year of Class A experience within the last 5 years
- No DUI within 5 years or 10 years if CDL holder at time of DUI
- No more than 1 preventable accident in the past 2 years, no major accident within 5 years
- No more than 2 moving violations in the past 2 years
- Must be able to pass a DOT physical and drug tests
What Makes Knight
Different?
Contractors can save with our fuel card. Get 10 cents per gallon off the pump price at our fuel network locations with Petro, Love’s, Pilot, and Flying J. Knight’s fuel protection helps you offset fuel cost.
Contractors have access to 18 nationwide shop locations to keep you moving. Take advantage of access to parts and tire discounts along with a discounted maintenance and repair labor rate.
Optional coverage for:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Disability
- Life
All with convenient settlement deductions
Knight’s Owner Operator Business Advisors are here to assist in your success – providing guidance on running efficiently, settlement reviews, and fuel economy. For a weekly fee, contractors also have access to the American Truck Business Services for further support.
Owner Operators who contract with Knight have access to rewards and perks through our partners such as free showers, free drinks, food rewards, bonus points, and other offers.
Knight’s rider and pet policy gives drivers the opportunity to bring a companion on the road with them, whether they are a family member who is age 12 or older or a four-legged, furry friend.
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Truck Driving Jobs Near Memphis, TN
Location:Memphis, TN
Pay & Perks:$240,000 avg. annual earnings for top performing teams
At Knight Transportation we have one mission: Deliver More. We are committed to delivering more for our drivers. More Miles. More Pay. More Respect!
What does it mean to be part of the most profitable and fastest growing truckload carrier in the country? So much MORE.
Job Details:
Knight Transportation is hiring team drivers to run a dedicated lane with drop and hook loads originating in either Memphis, TN or Indianapolis, IN. Drivers can expect to stay out for 2-3 weeks and average 5,000 weekly miles on round trip loads from either location. For teams that have passports, loads into Canada are available with an additional 2 CPM.
- Team driving position
- $240,000 avg. annual earnings for top performing teams
- $2,300 avg. weekly earnings per top performing team member
- 81 CPM split
- 83 CPM split for runs into Canada
- Eligible for up to 12 CPM in monthly performance bonuses
- Detention and Layover Pay
- Passport holders preferred
- Average 5,000 miles weekly per truck
- Round trip drop and hook freight
Location:Memphis, TN
Pay & Perks:$240,000 avg. annual earnings for top performing teams
At Knight Transportation we have one mission: Deliver More. We are committed to delivering more for our drivers. More Miles. More Pay. More Respect!
What does it mean to be part of the most profitable and fastest growing truckload carrier in the country? So much MORE.
Job Details:
Knight Transportation is hiring team drivers to run a dedicated lane with drop and hook loads originating in either Memphis, TN or Indianapolis, IN. Drivers can expect to stay out for 2-3 weeks and average 5,000 weekly miles on round trip loads from either location. For teams that have passports, loads into Canada are available with an additional 2 CPM.
- Team driving position
- $240,000 avg. annual earnings for top performing teams
- $2,300 avg. weekly earnings per top performing team member
- 81 CPM split
- 83 CPM split for runs into Canada
- Eligible for up to 12 CPM in monthly performance bonuses
- Detention and Layover Pay
- Passport holders preferred
- Average 5,000 miles weekly per truck
- Round trip drop and hook freight
Location:Memphis, TN
Pay & Perks:Drivers average $1,500 weekly!
At Knight Transportation we have one mission: Deliver More. We are committed to delivering more for our drivers. More Miles. More Pay. More Respect!
What does it mean to be part of the most profitable and fastest growing truckload carrier in the country? So much MORE.
Job Details:
Knight Transportation is looking for experienced CDL-A truck drivers in the Southwest Region to run a home weekly regional route out of the Memphis, TN terminal.
- $1,000 sign on bonus available!*
- $80,600 average annual earnings for top performers
- $1,500 average weekly pay
- 6 days out, 34 hour reset
- 2,000 – 2,300 weekly miles
*terms and conditions apply, ask your recruiter for details
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